4/19稽古

江田島市武道館での稽古日でした。私の家から武道館に行くまでに、江田島図書館があり、そこに江田島国際合気道のチラシを掲示していただいています。３月の体験会のチラシのままでしたので、合気道教室のチラシに換えてもらいに立ち寄りました。思い起こせば、１ヶ月ほど前から、広告を置いていただける場所を探し、江田島自動車学校や図書館、コンビニなどいろいろな場所を巡り、いろいろな方に協力いただくことで、稽古生の方に出会うことができました。本当にありがたいです。できれば、恩返しがしたいと考えており、江田島の振興へ寄与できる活動を考えているところですが、、とりあえずはしっかりと稽古していくことが大切、さて本日の稽古は

１合気体操

２横受け身

３後ろ受け身

４前受け身

５すり足の鍛錬

６転換捌き

７交差持ち（相半身片手取り）小手返し

８転身捌き

９横面打ち小手返し

前回より転身捌きを行いましたので、今回は小手返しで転身捌きからの動きで行ないました。コツはしっかり転身捌きをしてから技に入ること。四方投げもそうですが、転身捌きをしっかり行うことが、技がしっかり行える秘訣になっています。転身しながら、しっかり手刀で切り下げ相手を崩すことが大切になってきます。難易度が少し高くなってしまいましたが、みなさん懸命に稽古していただき、着実に理解できている様子に驚きました。

大切な受け身の練習を毎回行っているので、みんな確実に上手くなっています。受けを取る様子も、しっかり股関節を柔らかく取っている方も居られて、１ヶ月でこんなに上手くなるものかと驚いています。引き続き根拠と意図のある指導を考えて頑張ろうと励みになりました。

It was a practice day at the Budokan in Etajima City. On the way from my house to the Budokan, there is the Etajima Library, where they have posted flyers for Etajima International Aikido. Since the flyer was still for the March trial class, I stopped by to have it replaced with a flyer for the regular Aikido class. Looking back, about a month ago, I was searching for places to put up advertisements and visited various places such as the Etajima Driving School, library, and convenience stores, and was able to meet students by getting cooperation from various people. I am really grateful. I would like to repay the favor if possible and am currently thinking of activities that can contribute to the promotion of Etajima, but for now, it is important to practice hard. So, today’s practice was:

1. Aiki Taiso (Aikido exercises)
2. Yoko Ukemi (side breakfall)
3. Ushiro Ukemi (back breakfall)
4. Mae Ukemi (front breakfall)
5. Sliding footwork training
6. Tenkan Sabaki training
7. Kosa Dori (cross-hand grab) Kotegaeshi (small wrist turn)
8. Tenshin Sabaki training
9. Yokomen Uchi (side strike) Kotegaeshi (small wrist turn)

Since we did Tenshin Sabaki (turning movement) from Shihonage last time, we did the movement from Kotegaeshi (small wrist turn) with a turning movement this time. The key is to perform the turning movement firmly before executing the technique. Just like in Shihonage, performing a firm turning movement is the secret to performing techniques properly. While turning, it is important to effectively break down the opponent with a firm knife-hand strike. The difficulty level has increased a bit, but I was surprised to see everyone working hard and steadily understanding the movements.

We practice important breakfalls every time, so everyone is improving steadily. Some are even able to take falls with a flexible hip joint, and I am surprised that they have improved so much in just one month. I am encouraged to continue to strive for instruction that is grounded in reason and intention.